the metal piece on the bottom of the front passanger side window (the one that attaches to the glass) mine is broken and the window wont go down when the door is shut.

I have checked everywhere for this part..no one has it and have been told I have to buy an new piece of glass with that part...the benz dealer is way high over $400.00...(lets just say I laughed at him)

does anyone know if I take it to a machine shop if they could fix it or should I not laugh at the Benz dealer?

benzat

1982 380 SEC

Sure. An auto glass installer should be able to help, just get the channel bonded back on using 2 part window channel bonding adhesive, works great.
Gilly

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that piece rusted out...is there anything else that can be done?

benzat

1982 380 SEC

I don't have access to a parts microfiche here, and I don't work again until Tuesday :p
If it is unavailable new, possibly a larger European used parts specialist will have an SEC with a broken side window that he would sell the channel from.
One company that comes to mind is Potomac German Auto.
Gilly
ps or maybe buying the complete glass would be more reasonable if bought used.

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I did try them and they dont have it..I tried all the junk yards from virginia to california..

if you have any other idea let me know..

thanks for you help and concern
benzat 1982 380 SEC

A whole window from a dismantler is what you'll probably need. None in Virginia?? I know a dismantler in California who has several SEC's in various states of death, some with all the glass yet. Of course you'd have to have it shipped.

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Hey man we have a MB junkyard here in Alabama that is sure to have one and if they don't I think we have one at the shop but I won't be there till Monday. The # at the junkyard is
205-320-1111 and if that does not work then my # at work is 205-251-7774 ask for Bob.

thank you so much...I dont mind paying shipping all I really want is the window to work right.

so if you know of anyone in CA also that might have it please let me know

I will call that # on monday and see what I can find

thanks
benzat

1982 380 SEC

Try M&M Dismantlers in Fontana, CA, 1-800-429-7278 ask for Chad (tell him I sent you). He used to have a nice SEC now has a nice 300CE and knows his MB's. Not sure if that is a California only 800# or not though. If it doesn't work let me know and I'll dig up the commercial number.

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'02 CLK320 Cabriolet - wifey's mid-life crisis

2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI...at least its a diesel

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thanks for you help everyone..the guy in AK doesnt have the part and the guy in CA wont ship glass...the bracket is glued and bolted on to the glass so I have to get new glass just to get the bracket.

Im going to try a glass shop or machine shop to see what they can do for this problem

benzat
1982 380 SEC

I stopped by M&M today as I was in the area. Chad told me you had called, and then informed me they don't ship glass. I'm sorry, didn't know. I guess I shoulda done my homework a little better. Still a viable source for "hard" items though.

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2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI...at least its a diesel

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not a problem...Ill figure out something soon...I thank you for your help and the 800# worked here so if anyone else needs parts thats a good place to call

I hope mine holds together after all the cash Ive spent on it in the last 3 months..the guy that owned the car before I did...I hope he never owns another benz again

benzat

1982 380 SEC

Have you tried Phil over at this site's Parts Shop?

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Had the same problem with my last SEC.Drivers side broke welded it only lasted a month.I bought a new window from mercedes is the only way to fix it.The channel is no longer avail without glass.Was not $400,i paid $200 installed.Shop around,a glass shop can buy the window from dealer much cheaper than you can

I will give them a call today and see what they have.

I have my mechanic calling for that part also they did find one but in a salvage yard but he wont let it go because the door is a good door.

If I have to get the part from Mercedes I will get my mechanic to pick it up for me they give me their discount.

thank you all for you imput and help someday it will work again.

benzat
1982 380 SEC